Helen McElroy's Obituary
Normal – Helen McElroy, 82, recently of Normal, longtime resident of Decatur, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014, in Normal.
Helen was born April 27, 1932 in Decatur, the daughter of John R. and Myrtle (Duckett) Voiles. She married Floyd G. McElroy on October 24, 1952 in Decatur. He preceded her in death October 9, 2000.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan (Skip) Duckworth of Heyworth, IL; son-in-law, James Edwards of Decatur; sister, Darlene Parkin of Decatur; grandchildren, Lisa Rawlings (fiancé Jeff Skubal) of Forsyth, IL, Brian (Sarah) Edwards of Indianapolis, IN, Andrew (Sarah) Duckworth of Pekin, IL, Matthew Duckworth of Heyworth; great-grandchildren, Dylan and Hunter Rawlings and Jacob and Madelaine Edwards; step-granddaughters, Kristine (Scott) Duckworth Uffelman of Murphysboro, IL and Stephanie (Eric) Duckworth Simpson of Centreville, VA and their respective children.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Floyd; daughters, Marie Edwards and Juanita McElroy and four brothers. The family extends its heartfelt appreciation to the staff at McLean County Nursing Home and Advocate-Bromenn Hospice for the care they provided to Helen.
Graveside services celebrating the life of Helen McElroy will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 2 at Graceland-Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Pastor Stephanie Soon will officiate. No visitation. Instead of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to: Homeward Bound Pet Shelter, 1720 E. Huston Dr., Decatur, IL 62526.
The family of Helen McElroy is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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